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In 1894, the Knox family bought the house from the Putnams. The Knox family was involved in boat building and gave the home the name of The Anchorage. From 1960 to 1986 the house was a nursing home. [1] Since 1996, the home has been owned by the Washington County Historical Society. [2]
The house remained in the Putnam family until 1933. 1981 saw the restoration of the house by the Putnam House Partners. [1] Marietta's leading abolitionist, David Putnam, Jr. was born in this house in 1808. [2] David Putnam, Jr. used another nearby house as his "station house" on the Underground Railroad, that house was torn down in 1953. [3]
Harriet Tubman, c. 1868–1869, who was a significant figure in the history of the Underground Railroad. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Cambridge recognizes her efforts to free enslaved people. President Street Station — Baltimore [27] Harriet Tubman's birthplace — Dorchester County [39] [40]
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Decades after the Underground Railroad sneaked through Stark County, visitors to historic site can see how Alliance played a key role. Alliance's Haines House celebrates more than just the ...
The Wooster-Wayne Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a free program on Ohio and the Underground Railroad at the Orrville Public Library 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11.
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In 1841, he was first President of the Marietta Historical Association, and he assisted Dr. Hildreth in his history. [35] He also helped to organize and participated in the Underground Railroad. [26] Sally Cutler died June 30, 1846. In spring of 1853, Ephraim fell from a horse, and after four months of invalidism, he succumbed on July 8, 1853.